Shloka 2.111.8

अयोध्याकाण्डे एकादशोत्तरशततमः सर्गः (Sarga 111: Counsel on Gurus, Parental Debt, and Bharata’s Protest)

Devanagari script

एवं मधुरमुक्तस्सन् गुरुणा राघवस्स्वयम्।प्रत्युवाच समासीनं वसिष्ठं पुरुषर्षभः।।।।

Transliteration

evaṃ madhuram uktaḥ san guruṇā rāghavaḥ svayam | pratyuvāca samāsīnaṃ vasiṣṭhaṃ puruṣarṣabhaḥ ||

Translation

Thus addressed in gentle words by his teacher, Rāghava himself—the best of men—replied to Vasiṣṭha who sat nearby.

Context

When Rama, the best of men, was advised personally by Vasistha, the preceptor, with sweet words, he replied to him who was sitting beside him:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vasiṣṭha

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is transmitted through respectful dialogue: counsel (upadeśa) and measured reply model how ethical decisions are discussed within tradition.

What is the narrative situation?

A transition verse marking that Rāma, after hearing Vasiṣṭha’s sweet counsel, begins his response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure and respect: Rāma responds without agitation, honoring his teacher’s role.